Hey guys,

From what it looks like somebody tried to key the paint on my hood but instead put a scratch on my Ventureshield clear bra that is pretty noticeable. I would assume this isn't covered in the Ventureshield warranty, am I right? Basically I'm wondering what's the best thing I can do here...I just got my car a couple months ago. Should I get the bra replaced or can i smooth it out or anything? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks so much,
ry729

 

I had some minor scratches in my 3M clear bra. The installer told me a bit of rubbing alcohol would take care of it...and it did. Make sure its the 70% stuff - the more concentrate stuff can do damge

 

I had the dealer do mine... they said no matter what ...8 yr warranty... It does not specify how it gets scratched

 

Aren't clear bras meant to be scratched?

Anyways, you're lucky that your paint didn't suffer a horrible fate .

 

Thank goodness the clear bra was in place, otherwise you'd be starting a "where to repaint my hood" thread!

 

Yep, clear bras are great.

I'd ask your installer before using anything to try and take out the scratch. I personally just redid my hood with wax and a buffer and took out any scratch indications.

 

NO ALCOHOL! Try Corona with lime!
Wrong using with chemical cleaner may cause more stains on your clearbra.
I did this kind of repair in my shop a few times already... Use a heat gun and a polisher rubbing with wax. Temperture is the very critical.

 

are clear bras noticeable?
do they cover the whole front or just half way?

i have soo many rock chips as of this week on my hood
was thinking of waxing and getting one placed on.
im just afraid it will show a clear line half way on the hood.

 

some shops can do the whole hood but I don't think it's needed. You will notice the "cut off" line on the hood on dark colored cars. Some installer do a better job of making the line less visible.
If you can GET ONE. It's great.